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How Many Ministers Did King Dasharatha Really Have

When we think of King Dasharatha, our minds usually go straight to Rama, Ayodhya and the famous events that changed the Raghu dynasty forever. But there is another fascinating detail hidden in theValmiki Ramayana.Dasharatha did not rule Ayodhya alone.He was supported by a carefully chosen group of ministers known for…

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The Ashoka Tree Was Never Just Sacred: What Ancient India's Feminine Worship Reveals About Nature

A Tree Whose Name Means the End of GriefThe Ashoka tree carries its meaning in its name. In Sanskrit, a means without and shoka means sorrow. The tree was not named for beauty or utility. It was named for what it could take from you.Saraca asoca, the botanical name preserves…

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Three times bigger than Sanchi: Madhya Pradesh plans excavation in Ujjain to uncover a 2,200-year old stupa that was built by Ashoka

Madhya Pradesh plans to resume exploration of a large Buddhist stupa at Vaishya Tekri. This Mauryan-era structure, larger than Sanchi's, has remained largely unexplored since 1939. Excavation work halted previously due to a gas leak incident affecting laborers. Authorities are now coordinating for a fresh excavation to understand the monument's…

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Which Language Did Lord Ram And Krishna Actually Speak?

Why Sanskrit Is Linked To Ram And KrishnaSanskrit was considered the language of sacred texts, rituals and learned people in ancient India. Most of the stories associated with Lord Ram and Lord Krishna were written down by sages in Sanskrit, which is why many people assume that Sanskrit was also…

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4 Must-Visit Ancient Monuments in India Over 500 Years Old

India is a country that is recognised by the whole world for its prestigious historical and mythological heritage. In fact, travelling throughout the country can expose our minds to a plethora of cultures and architectural wonders that this journey in itself can be considered as an educational course. In this…

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12 Religious Events So Shocking They Still Shape the World Today

Throughout history, religious events have sparked social, political, and cultural shifts that continue to shape our world. The most shocking religious events didn’t just impact believers. They changed laws, borders, and even the way people think today. These moments often started with one person or a small group, but their…

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Hafta x South Central feat. Josy Joseph: A crossover episode on the future of media

This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri and Manisha Pande, and The News Minute’s Dhanya Rajendran and Sudipto Mondal áre joined by senior journalist Josy Joseph for a special Hafta and South Central crossover episode on the future of media.

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Tracing the Bodh Gaya temple conflict: From Ashoka to Viceroy to Lalu and roadside protests

The morning air in Bodh Gaya carries the scent of incense and the soft murmur of mantras. But two kilometres from the revered Mahabodhi Temple – one of Buddhism's four holiest pilgrimage sites – a different sound rises.

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‘Treat us like humans’: Fishing wars trap Indians in Sri Lankan waters

A record number of Indian fisherfolk were arrested by Sri Lanka in 2024 amid depleting catch in Indian waters.

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This Buddha Vihara in Karnataka is a place for peace and high learning

With a hillock overlooking it and set in green environs, the Buddha Vihar on the outskirts of Kalaburagi city is fast turning into a major centre of Buddhist studies and a centre of research of Pali and Sanskrit languages.

The Hindu

Nuggets of history from Sannati village in Kalaburagi district

Left neglected for many years after it came to light through the ASI excavations in the 1990s, the ancient Buddhist site of Sannati on the bank of the Bhima River got a restoration project in 2022

The Hindu

Sannati: The forgotten Buddhist site of Karnataka is back in the reckoning

Left neglected for many years after it came to light through the ASI excavations in the 1990s, the ancient Buddhist site of Sannati on the bank of the Bhima River got a restoration project in 2022. One phase of work has concluded and the next phase is set to begin…

The Hindu

Maski that unmasked the mysterious Devanampiye and established him as Emperor Ashoka

Devanampiye and Piyadasi (meaning ‘Devanampriya’ and ‘Priyadarshi’ in Sanskrit and ‘beloved of the gods’ and ‘one with a benevolent gaze’ in English) were the two names that were widely referred to, either separately or together, in the ancient inscriptions and Buddhist literature found across South Asia. Since nobody could authentically…

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“I don’t think Ashoka’s dharma is a simple recasting of the Buddhist dharma,” says author Patrick Olivelle

Author Patrick Olivelle’s new book talks of Ashoka, the great Mauryan emperor, who extended the empire across the Indian subcontinent. He was a trailblazer, a king, a moral philosopher, and an ecumenist. He developed the concept of dharma, which was influenced by Buddhism but went beyond it. He sought more…

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How to watch Ahsoka online: stream the new Star Wars series from anywhere, Episode 1

The apprentice becomes the master in this eight-part Star Wars spinoff series. Starring Rosario Dawson and Lars Mikkelsen, this guide explains how to watch Ahsoka online.

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30 Ashoka trees illegally cut for better display of ads in Navi Mumbai's Vashi

NAVI MUMBAI: As many as 30 Ashoka trees on the road divider at Vashi, opposite Assam Bhavan, have been cut by civic staffers of NMMC's Vashi ward office, in order to give better display for advertisements on the same divider.

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Star Wars: Ahsoka's fantastic teaser trailer is the cure for Mandalorian blues

The Star Wars Celebration 2023 revealed a lot about where Star Wars is going in the next years.

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Glorious Grace, Rubert, Dun It Again, Emperor Ashoka, and Pirate’s Love excel

CHENNAI: Glorious Grace, Rubert, Dun It Again, Emperor Ashoka, and Pirate’s Love excelled when the h

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Sannati: Ancient Buddhist site finally in focus after 20 years

Hardly paid attention to for two decades, Archaeological Survey of India has now taken up conservation work at this important Buddhist site near Kalaburagi

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Passengers, taxi drivers lock horns over car air-conditioners

Some also report that drivers have displayed a ‘notice’ inside the taxi asking for an additional ₹50-₹100 to run the AC

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Demand to pay extra, refusal to run AC: Complaints galore against taxis at airport

Drivers allege they do not get legal fare while coming back from the airport

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An appetite for war but no place for peace

Millennia after Ashoka’s well-articulated moral discourse against war, the world is far from walking the talk

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Dark Son and Emperor Ashoka excel

Dark Son, Emperor Ashoka, Sheer Elegance and Canary Wharf excelled when the horses were exercised here on Saturday (Feb. 26).

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Succession, Zucardi, Augusta catch the eye

Succession, Zucardi, Augusta, Shivaratri, Emperor Ashoka and Rule Of Emperors caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Sunday (Feb. 6).Outer sand 1000m: Lordship (Farhan Alam), Berrettini

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